Arctic waters bill advances amid economic and auto debates

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on passing the existing plan rather than addressing whether to revise it.
2. partly answered
   The EconomyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.It discusses the economic deterioration but reiterates the existing plan without confirming new measures.Unfortunately, we are seeing continuing economic deterioration in the United States and around the world.
3. deflected
   Automotive IndustryMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The response criticizes the questioner's tone instead of directly answering about bankruptcy outcomes.contrary to what the hon. member is professing, the doomsaying scenario which he seems to luxuriate in
4. deflected
   The EconomyMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights international praise rather than addressing the retail sales decline or policy effectiveness.Canada, quite frankly, is a leading light in the world and is being used as a model in the G20
5. answered
   The EconomyMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The response outlines specific measures in the economic action plan to help those affected.It contains massive stimulus to the Canadian economy and major innovations with respect to employment insurance
6. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.It states disagreement and the target but sidesteps the specific criticism about intensity vs absolute targets in talks with US.Our plan is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020, which is a much more stringent target than that of the U.S.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes working together on clean energy without addressing the accusation about serving big oil.The Bloc Québécois has to put partisanship aside and work with the government.
8. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The response explicitly disagrees with the premise and compares their targets favorably to Obama's.We have a plan to reduce greenhouse gases by 20% by 2020. These targets are more rigorous than the targets proposed by Mr. Obama, the President of the United States.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids stating any position on the 1990 reference year or absolute targets.the hon. member dwells in the past in terms of 1990.
10. deflected
    PovertyJack Layton (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Discusses general UN presentation and funding instead of what the Prime Minister said that morning.It was a pleasure to talk not only about what we have done, in our case, for aboriginal people, with inclusion under the Canadian Human Rights Act for aboriginals living on reserve, for example, but also to talk about some of the new initiatives.
11. deflected
    PovertyJack Layton (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses land claims settlements but ignores UN progress and other criticisms raised.I can talk specifically about some progress on specific claims settlements in British Columbia, my home province, where last year we settled 31 land claims.
12. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryJack Layton (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions a greener sector but does not address protecting pensions or making it the centerpiece of recovery.we are working with the Ontario government and with the Obama administration to bring our auto sector into the 21st century, a greener auto sector and a sector that is more efficient, more effective.
13. deflected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Conditions delivery on opposition passing a bill rather than providing an independent timeline.as soon as the opposition passes the budget implementation bill.
14. deflected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Refers to the budget bill without committing to a timeline independent of its passage.we are creating the extraordinary financing framework which would create a credit facility of up to $200 billion.
15. partly answered
    The EconomyJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.States Parliament authorizes expenditures but does not confirm it will seek approval for the deficit.The rule has not changed, Mr. Speaker, that Parliament authorizes expenditures.
16. deflected
    The EconomyJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Justifies running deficits but avoids addressing the requirement for parliamentary approval.Yes, we are going to run deficits out two, three and four years.
17. misdirected
    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the land transfer query and instead attacks the Bloc over an unrelated media issue.But we would like to have a real answer in this House. Will the Bloc follow the PQ lead and cut all ties with Le Québécois , whose owner made threats and incited violence against the City of Quebec?
18. misdirected
    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer evades the land ownership question by attacking the Bloc over a past statue placement instead.Why did they not raise the issue then?
19. deflected
    Arts and CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the budget wording claim and pivots to attacking the Bloc's stance rather than addressing the copy allegation.The Bloc Québécois is against it because this project will meet the needs of Canada and our artists.
20. misdirected
    Arts and CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to unrelated past grants in the riding and attacks the member instead of addressing the budget wording similarity.Why does it take a Conservative government to vote in favour of the electors and artists in her riding?
21. partly answered
    Softwood Lumber IndustryMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the motion by stating support for the dispute mechanism but does not explain the government's lack of action or visibility.If there is someone who is part of the agreement who is perceived to be running afoul of the agreement, then there is a dispute mechanism in place that should be followed and we endorse that.
22. deflected
    Softwood Lumber IndustryMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the mechanism endorsement without addressing the call for government action against the governors' motion.If someone runs afoul of the agreement, then there is a mechanism that should be followed, and we endorse that.
23. answered
    ChinaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly counters the criticism by listing specific engagements and future plans with China.As a matter of fact, we have been extremely active on that file, contrary to what my colleague is saying.
24. deflected
    ChinaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists trade offices and funding but avoids addressing the Prime Minister's personal engagement with China.
25. answered
    Pay EquityMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly defends the new legislation as proactive and faster than the prior system.We are adopting proactive legislation, in the same way that the member for Toronto Centre did when he was in the Ontario legislature, to ensure that women have equity in the workplace on a timely basis.
26. answered
    Pay EquityMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the new system's benefits for timely equity and shared responsibility.we are changing the system so that women will no longer have to wait for 15 years for compensation.
27. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states only that the matter is under review without committing to any action on journalistic sources.we are certainly reviewing this matter and we will take all suggestions under consideration.
28. partly answered
    Access to InformationMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer justifies cost recovery but does not address whether fees circumvent the act's spirit.There is nothing wrong with cost recovery in that context.
29. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party instead of addressing funding for the Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences.Only one party in our country has delayed progress on climate change, and that is the Liberal Party.
30. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to US collaboration and attacks the questioner rather than explaining domestic research funding decisions.
31. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to specific announced projects and funding under the national crime prevention strategy.apparently the hon. member was not there in Vancouver a month ago when I announced five different projects aimed at diverting young people from activity involvement in gangs, vulnerable at-risk youth.
32. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Dawn Black (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists delivered RCMP officers, provincial funding, and prior legislation on penalties.our party committed to deliver over 1,000 new RCMP officers.
33. deflected
    Access to InformationWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids any commitment on releasing notes and instead accuses the asker of misrepresenting the ATIA process.ATIA requests are never handled by ministers or political staff.
34. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The response restates the existing position without addressing whether the minister will request Khadr's return during the visit.We intend to follow that procedure through to the end.
35. deflected
    Access to InformationMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats a prior response about political involvement without addressing the timing of hearings or full disclosure.These requests are never handled by ministers or their political staff.
36. answered
    International AidMr. Glen Pearson (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that implementation is underway and requirements will be met.The department has been working on implementation, and I can assure the House that we will meet all of its requirements.